This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a licence and easement, for a term of 30 years, concession from:
Application details
Applicant: Lex Lindley, Marie Lindley and Brent Smith
Location of proposed activity: Sounds Foreshore Reserve fronting Lot 5 DP 4223 property
Concession type: Licence for access and retaining structures; easement for conveying electricity and water.
Map reference: Approximate map references NZTM: X 1696681.67; Y 5439110.93
Summary of proposal: Application to occupy the Sounds Foreshore Reserve with access structures of steps and path, retaining walls and service utilities.
Application document:
How to make a submission
Submissions close Thursday 14 February 2026 at 5 pm.
1. Prepare your submission
Record what you think in the submission form.
Submission Form:
Any person or organisation wishing to be heard at a possible hearing in support of their submission must request an opportunity to appear before the Director-General. This request must be included in your submission.
2. Send us your submission
You can make a submission by sending the written or electronic submission form to:
Email: tgill@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: Submission on 107520-OTH Lex Lindley, Marie Lindley and Brent Smith
Post:
Director General
c/o Department of Conservation
Permissions Christchurch
Private Bag 4715
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch 8140
Attention: Trish Gill, Permissions Advisor
Once submitted, submitters' information is subject to the Official Information Act 1982 and may be released under that Act. If you wish to keep any part of your submission confidential, you need to state this in writing when making your submission.
What happens next
After submissions close:
- DOC will analyse and consider all submissions.
- DOC will make a recommendation to the Minister of Conservation’s delegated representative.
- The Minister of Conservation’s delegated representative will make a decision on the application.
Decision
No details at this point. Details, such as submissions and the decision outcome, will be added when they are available.
DOC comment regarding publicly notified applications
The Minister of Conservation has made no determination regarding the suitability of this proposed concession on public conservation land. This public notification should not be interpreted as an intention on the part of the Minister of Conservation to grant the proposed concession.
Contact
If you have any questions about the application or the submission process, contact Trish Gill, Permissions Advisor via email: tgill@doc.govt.nz